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Major Power Outage Darkens Dozens Of Cities In TurkeyThe outage halted public transportation and shuttered business across much of Turkey. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the country's blackout, the biggest in 15 years.Tue, 31 Mar 2015 11:42:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/31/396576073/major-power-outage-darkens-dozens-of-cities-in-turkey?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energy
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/31/396576073/major-power-outage-darkens-dozens-of-cities-in-turkey?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energyThe outage halted public transportation and shuttered business across much of Turkey. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the country's blackout, the biggest in 15 years.

]]>Jackie NorthamWith So Much Oil Flowing, U.S. May Be Reaching Storage LimitsAmid record production, some analysts worry the U.S. will run out of places to put it all. One says lack of storage space could drive oil down to about $20 a barrel, less than half the current price.Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:42:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2015/03/30/395776212/with-so-much-oil-flowing-u-s-may-be-reaching-storage-limits?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energy
http://www.npr.org/2015/03/30/395776212/with-so-much-oil-flowing-u-s-may-be-reaching-storage-limits?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energyAmid record production, some analysts worry the U.S. will run out of places to put it all. One says lack of storage space could drive oil down to about $20 a barrel, less than half the current price.

]]>Chris ArnoldAs U.S. Energy Industry Booms, Oil Hubs Run Out Of Storage SpaceU.S. oil production is at near record levels. But the success has led to a question of where to store all that oil. One of the country's biggest oil hubs is now almost full.Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:44:29 -0400http://www.npr.org/2015/03/27/395842527/as-u-s-energy-industry-booms-oil-hubs-run-out-of-storage-space?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energy
http://www.npr.org/2015/03/27/395842527/as-u-s-energy-industry-booms-oil-hubs-run-out-of-storage-space?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energyU.S. oil production is at near record levels. But the success has led to a question of where to store all that oil. One of the country's biggest oil hubs is now almost full.

]]>Joe WertzWant To Do A Little Astrophysics? This App Detects Cosmic RaysTwo physicists keen to detect a a very rare, high energy particle think you and I can help. The researchers are working on an app that would allow any smartphone to detect rare particles from space.Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:30:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2015/03/30/395800694/want-to-do-a-little-astrophysics-this-app-detects-cosmic-rays?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energy
http://www.npr.org/2015/03/30/395800694/want-to-do-a-little-astrophysics-this-app-detects-cosmic-rays?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energyTwo physicists keen to detect a a very rare, high energy particle think you and I can help. The researchers are working on an app that would allow any smartphone to detect rare particles from space.

]]>Joe PalcaOfficial Report: Nuclear Waste Accident Caused By Wrong Cat LitterAn official investigation into a 2014 accident at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant has concluded that cat litter is the culprit. Organic material in the litter caused a drum to burst.Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:40:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/26/395615637/official-report-nuclear-waste-accident-caused-by-wrong-kitty-litter?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energy
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/26/395615637/official-report-nuclear-waste-accident-caused-by-wrong-kitty-litter?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energyAn official investigation into a 2014 accident at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant has concluded that cat litter is the culprit. Organic material in the litter caused a drum to burst.

]]>Geoff BrumfielBig Shelves Of Antarctic Ice Melting Faster Than Scientists ThoughtThe rate at which the ice is shrinking at the ocean's edge in the West Antarctic has increased by 70 percent over the past decade, an analysis of satellite measurements suggests.Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:32:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2015/03/26/395379216/big-shelves-of-antarctic-ice-melting-faster-than-scientists-thought?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energy
http://www.npr.org/2015/03/26/395379216/big-shelves-of-antarctic-ice-melting-faster-than-scientists-thought?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energyThe rate at which the ice is shrinking at the ocean's edge in the West Antarctic has increased by 70 percent over the past decade, an analysis of satellite measurements suggests.

]]>Scott HorsleyInterior Department Issues New Fracking Rules For Federal LandsThe regulations, which go into effect in 90 days, establish safety measures for wells and for drilling companies to publicly disclose chemicals used in the process.Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:03:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/20/394282086/interior-dept-issues-new-fracking-rules-for-federal-lands?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energy
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/20/394282086/interior-dept-issues-new-fracking-rules-for-federal-lands?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energyThe regulations, which go into effect in 90 days, establish safety measures for wells and for drilling companies to publicly disclose chemicals used in the process.

]]>Scott NeumanExxon Settlement Falls Short Of Damage, N.J. Democrats SayGov. Chris Christie is defending the state's $225 million settlement for decades of contamination at two refineries as a "good deal." But Democratic lawmakers and environmentalists say otherwise.Thu, 19 Mar 2015 20:19:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2015/03/19/394029492/proposed-exxon-settlement-falls-short-of-damage-n-j-democrats-say?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energy
http://www.npr.org/2015/03/19/394029492/proposed-exxon-settlement-falls-short-of-damage-n-j-democrats-say?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energyGov. Chris Christie is defending the state's $225 million settlement for decades of contamination at two refineries as a "good deal." But Democratic lawmakers and environmentalists say otherwise.

]]>Joel RoseA Nuclear Deal With Iran Could Increase Global Oil GlutThe price of oil has plummeted as a glut of crude sits idle in tankers and in storage. And more oil could be on the way if a nuclear deal removes the caps on Iranian oil exports.Wed, 18 Mar 2015 05:09:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2015/03/18/393748211/a-nuclear-deal-with-iran-could-increase-global-oil-glut?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energy
http://www.npr.org/2015/03/18/393748211/a-nuclear-deal-with-iran-could-increase-global-oil-glut?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energyThe price of oil has plummeted as a glut of crude sits idle in tankers and in storage. And more oil could be on the way if a nuclear deal removes the caps on Iranian oil exports.

]]>Chris ArnoldAfter Toxic Ash Spill, Energy Company And Locals Struggle Over SolutionA storage failure at a coal-fired Duke Energy plant sent tens of thousands of tons of ash into a North Carolina river last year. Now, the company wants to move its stored waste to two abandoned mines.Wed, 18 Mar 2015 03:22:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/2015/03/18/393672334/after-toxic-ash-spill-energy-company-and-locals-struggle-over-solution?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energy
http://www.npr.org/2015/03/18/393672334/after-toxic-ash-spill-energy-company-and-locals-struggle-over-solution?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energyA storage failure at a coal-fired Duke Energy plant sent tens of thousands of tons of ash into a North Carolina river last year. Now, the company wants to move its stored waste to two abandoned mines.

]]>Dave DeWittExcitement Over Mexico's Shale Fizzles As Reality Sets InMexico has opened up its oil and gas fields to foreign investors. But they're slow to enter, as low oil prices, drug violence and other challenges trump the lure of a vast and undeveloped shale bed.Mon, 16 Mar 2015 15:23:00 -0400http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2015/03/16/393334733/excitement-over-mexicos-shale-play-fizzles-as-reality-sets-in?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energy
http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2015/03/16/393334733/excitement-over-mexicos-shale-play-fizzles-as-reality-sets-in?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energyMexico has opened up its oil and gas fields to foreign investors. But they're slow to enter, as low oil prices, drug violence and other challenges trump the lure of a vast and undeveloped shale bed.

]]>John BurnettAlaska Town Braces For Another BoomSmall communities across the U.S. are struggling to deal with rapid oil and gas development. The influx of workers and activity can strain services and infrastructure. But planning helps.Sat, 14 Mar 2015 17:15:52 -0400http://www.npr.org/2015/03/14/393031798/alaska-town-braces-for-another-boom?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energy
http://www.npr.org/2015/03/14/393031798/alaska-town-braces-for-another-boom?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=energySmall communities across the U.S. are struggling to deal with rapid oil and gas development. The influx of workers and activity can strain services and infrastructure. But planning helps.